The case for an electronic fetal heart rate monitoring credentialing examination

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Mar;210(3):204-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.10.007. Epub 2013 Oct 7.

Abstract

The Perinatal Quality Foundation has created an examination containing both knowledge-based and judgment questions relating to the interpretation of electronic fetal heart rate monitoring for credentialing all medical and nursing personnel working on a labor and delivery floor. A description of the examination and the rationale for its use throughout the United States is presented.

Keywords: credentialing for labor and delivery; electronic fetal heart rate monitoring examination; script concordance testing in obstetrics.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiotocography*
  • Credentialing*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Obstetrics / education*
  • Pregnancy
  • United States